Download OS X Yosemite Now, but Follow These Steps First

Mac OS X Yosemite is a whole new world for your computer. Text everyone in your Contacts from a Mac, get extra storage through iCloud Drive, and enjoy an updated Safari. But before you start the download, follow these steps to ensure the upgrade goes off without a hitch.

Verify Your Apple Device

OS X Yosemite will only run on the following Apple products:

• iMac (mid-2007 or newer)
• MacBook (late 2008 Aluminum, or early 2009 or newer)
• MacBook Pro (mid/late 2007 or newer)
• MacBook Air (late 2008 or newer)
• Mac mini (early 2009 or newer)
• Mac Pro (early 2008 or newer)
• Xserve (early 2009)

Check System Requirements

• Must have OS X Mavericks, Mountain Lion, Lion, or Snow Leopard v10.6.8 already installed on computer
• At least 2GB of memory
• At least 8GB of disk space

Back Up Your Computer

Just in case, it's always ideal to back up your Mac's data with Time Machine before downloading a new operating system.

Once your computer is ready to go, start downloading Yosemite from the App Store.